An artist community is using unique ways to connect to new audiences. Then, the state releases new information about hemp licensing for next year. And, the Minnesota Zoo has a new permanent resident.

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Executive Producer: Victor Palomino 

Producer: Lydia Moran

Anchor: Grace Jacobson

Reader scripting: Victor Palomino 

Fact checking: Joel Glaser, Victor Palomino 

Editorial support: Emily Krumberger 

Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Photo credit: On the Record via Instagram
Music credits: 

"stargirl by Elsa Krantz, from stargirl (single), © Ladybug Records (2025) 

"Internet Blues" by Ross Thorn, from Fitting In, © Ross Thorn (2025)

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